Took 2.5yo DD to Morrisons to grab a couple of bits and pieces and went to the self-serve till. As the area was festooned with Peppa Pig DVDs, Chocolate Bears etc DD wasn't keen to stand quietly next to me, to say the least. I decided to move to a normal checkout.
Before I was able to do so DD ran off to the other side of the tills and bolted down the shop. I ran after her (away from the exit, towards more tills and the customer service point). The self-service operator shouted (aggressively). "What do you think you are doing?"
I didn't realise she was addressing me so continued to go after DD. "Assistant" ran after me shouting "Stop! Where are you going. You can't go there. Give me that!" etc
I told her I was going after DD (now about 20 feet away trying to get up on a bloody peppa pig ride-on car). She kept shouting at me but I had to blank her as I needed to get to DD. She stood glaring at me as I dragged DD to a checkout, which was no doubt much appreciated by everyone waiting for help in the self-service area.
Is so unreasonable to run after a child while carrying basket of shopping and heading away from the exit, so clearly not legging it? Even if it is, a little understanding/courtesy wouldn't go amiss.
And breathe....