Shopping... will it ever be the same?

Today as I was carrying a very unhappy toddler and pushing an overloaded stroller I wondered, will I ever go to a mall and feel carefree again? Will I always be aware of what things are in toddler reach, or how close the bathroom is, or is there a way to avoid walking by the merry go round? Ahhh the idea of walking down the mall carefree, even better with a generous spending budget is a dream. But, I imagine, when I do get to that point I will miss having a toddler hanging from my leg.