This would be quite a short post, but I need to provide some context for my non-New Zealand friends. If you're a Kiwi, feel free to skip to the conversation ;)
In New Zealand we have three main supermarket chains - Pak 'n' Save, Countdown and New World (until recently we had Foodtown as well, but I think they've all become Countdown now). There are superette chains like 4Square as well, but those three are the main ones. Pak 'n' Save, as it's name suggests, is all about low prices - they are big concrete warehouse type buildings and shopping there is generally a bit of a scrum. You have to pay for bags, bring your own bags, or dive for the cardboard boxes as the floor staff bring them out. For UK friends, it's a bit like the Asda of New Zealand, but not as posh :) Countdown and New World are more like Sainsburys - a bit of a nicer shopping experience and slightly greater choice (plus they pack your bags for you), but you pay a little more for the privilege.
So there's your context. Anyway, Ember and I had taken Hannah in to the Hamilton bus station on Sunday and I decided to take the opportunity to go to the supermarket.
Em: Where are we going now Mummy?
Me: To the supermarket.
Em: But I don't want to go to the supermarket! That's not a good idea.
Me: We need to get some food and things.
Em: I will wait in the car.
Me: You can't wait in the car Em, I'll be a long time.
Em: That's ok, I wait for a long time.
Me: You're not allowed to wait in the car by yourself for a long time. You can choose which supermarket we go to if you like. Should we go to Pak 'n' Save, New World or Countdown?
Em: Um, well... Countdown is pretty amazing, but I think we have to go to Pak 'n' Save.
I'm not sure what she was implying... :)
Wooo Pak'n'Slave! I still have my tote bag from there, it's very useful :-D
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