Originally Posted By mickeynewe Okay, while we were planning for the trip and trying to cover all the last minute details, we realized that Christmas would come early this year. Our daughter's cell phone has been a pay-as-you-go phone to prove that she could use it responsibly. Well, she proved that a long time ago and we were planning on doing a new family cell plan and having Santa bring all new phones for everyone's stocking this year. Well, that abruptly changed when we found out that our daughter's pay-as-you-go phone's minutes expired! If you don't use them, you lose them! The cost to re-activate the phone would have cost more than the new phone she was going to get from Santa...so, long story short (hmm, its already long story isn't it?!) she is the happy receipient of a new pink razr phone and is ecstatic to say the least! [hahaha, I even wrapped it AND put it under our already decorated tree. She got really excited when she realized there was a present under the tree for her and we were letting her open it NOW] Okay, now that I shared that story, the moral is not to wait to the last minute to find these things out! Can anyone else think of any "last minute" things to double check? We should make a checklist to help remind each other of things! So put your ideas on thread so we can all compile a list! P.S. The good news is, I also got a new phone! It is too cute! Its a little black razr with added pink plaid tattoos, a pink mickey & minnie wallpaper, and a mickey ringtone that talks! It totally is keeping me excited and in the Disney spirit...as if I needed the extra help! hehehe Now, I just need to find a cute Disney charm & strap for it!
Originally Posted By Misty You already have your tree up and decorated??!! I don't think I want to compare our organizational abilities. I better go take the rest of my Halloween decorations down!
Originally Posted By mickeynewe ROTFL...only because we are leaving for Disneyland soon and I REFUSED to come home again this year to a bare, non-decorated home after being at DL and enjoying all their holiday decorations. Last year it was just so sad and depressing not to have it waiting for us. LOL...otherwise, I would have waited until the day after Thanksgiving to put it up like I have done in years past when we weren't in DL.
Originally Posted By Misty Okay, I feel a little better. That makes sense, we have had the same experience. Is someone watering your tree while you are in DL?
Originally Posted By fidoprincess Taking a break from packing! That is a funny story Mickeynewe, good thing you looked into the phone situation ahead of time, now you will have them to use at DL! "mickey ringtone that talks" I would love to hear that too! I have both kids suitcases all packed up and then remembered I forgot cute matchy shirts for the Christmas cards! I also forgot the raincoats (just in case) but I guess I have to wait to pack those since they are calling for rain twice before we leave. Gosh the weather report for Anaheim looks so nice, it was hard to pack for them. Their suitcases have everything from shorts to sweats to hats and gloves plus swimsuits-lol! I don't even want to think about packing my stuff-naturally half of it needs ironing BEFORE I can pack it but at least all the laundry is done except for DHs that is running right now! I will still wash and change all the sheets the morning we leave cause that is so nice to come home to clean beds too! Ds is still sick and missed school again but at least we put her little pink tree up in her room, so cute and her room is spotless now. Hope it stays that way for just one more week. This time next week, we will be on the road! What about the ears? Both my kids have been wearing their gold ears for the entire last year and they love to wear them but now that the 50th is over, are they passe? It would be very cool to win the dream ears but I am not going to count on that-lol. I will slip some elastic in the suitcase just in case though, hopeful thinking. Should I pack their ears or leave them home? I did remember their lanyards and to set aside the pins they want to trade. I use the regular backs for those and the locking backs for the "keepers" and that works well. Can't think of much else last minute stuff unless you count all the shopping I want to get done but can't since dd has been sick since Tues and neither one has school tomorrow! Let me know what else you discover so I can check it off my list too. Thanks again Mickeynewe for all of your encouragement. I am so so glad our tree is up and all the decorations are done. It will be a pleasure to come home this year!!
Originally Posted By 4Disnee Hey Mickeynewe, What Mickey ring tone did you get? Mine says "Guess what it is one oh your pals gosh you sure are popular". LOL I just love it! I will have my tree up the day after Thanksgiving and Im already starting to pack for our trip.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Awww....they didn't have that one, or if they did, I sure didn't find it! *sniffle* LOL, then again YOU'RE the popular one...I'm the shy one remember? Do you think they knew that?? hehehe Mine says something like, "Hey pal, looks like you've got a call coming in." At this point, I feel like I'm falling farther and farther behind. I have so much work to do this weekend! Wish me luck!! *hugs*
Originally Posted By 4Disnee LOL You are so silly Mickeynewe, I cant wait to hear your ring and see your wall paper for your phone. Good luck on the packing and decorating much love!
Originally Posted By Tamazon19 fidoprincess what are the locking pin backs? where can I get some? Tamazon
Originally Posted By atinkfan ^^^There are backs for the pins that you can lock with this teeny tiny allen wrench. They are not the same as the black rubber ones that come with all the pins. They won't come off without you unscrewing them. I bought a bag of them in DL and I have seen them anywhere they sell pins. I think they cost around $8.00 and you get maybe 12 backs with the tool.
Originally Posted By joobie7 I just returned a few days ago from DL. We forgot to pack sun hats for the kids and sunglasses for us so that put us back about $50. It was so hot and sunny when we got there that we absolutely needed them. I didn't pack enough clothes for the kids either. THey are 3 and 5 and I forgot how much they spill on themselves.
