washing dishes alone and typing in a crowd

Why is it that your kids can play for hours hidden from view, while you do laundry and clean? The things you could use help with. But the minute I sit down to have just a few minutes to myself, there they are. Like right now as I am trying to type this blog. I have someone reading over my shoulder and filling my ear with yet to be taken adventures they are dreaming about. Don't get me wrong I love to hear from them. My question is why can't they talk while we are washing dishes or folding laundry . . .lol.