history: I had to leave the house for a bit, while I was gone my kids did all their chores.  I figured they would just goof off. I had to leave the house for a bit_comma_ before I left I gave my kids instructions on what I wanted them to do around the house.
current: Did they follow your instructions, or did they do their own thing?
next: I figured they would just goof off.  However; when I returned all chores were comples.  I was pretty impressed.