Babies are very cute, and then they grow up to be terrors. Every parent remembers that awkward phase that comes just after their toddler learns to walk, and you no longer have any control over where they're going.
This mother has tried to regain that control by using leashes, but the plan has backfired. Her children are headed in different directions, and she's getting tangled up in the attempt to keep a grip on the situation! This is a lot of stress, and she's not even on the plane yet.