history: My daughter kept interrupting me while I was trying to work. I couldn't get much done at all. My daughter kept talking to me while I was trying to work. I didn't get much done at all.
current: That's a shame, I'm sorry. Does she have anything to keep her occupied while you work?
next: Yes, plenty of toys, books, TV, pets, homework. It's not easy getting any work done in my house.