My parents had that same problem if I had my nose in a book. I actually learned to read later in life than most kids (because I had horrible teachers in the school system I was in), but when I did, I became a voracious bookworm who could hardly put down a book. The first request to “Take out the garbage” might come in around 10:00 AM and a typical reply would be, “When I finish this sentence/paragraph/page/chapter.” The last request would come in the form of a demand several hours later with the tone of voice indicating that it would behoove me to move my posterior with utmost haste to comply!
My parents had that same problem if I had my nose in a book. I actually learned to read later in life than most kids (because I had horrible teachers in the school system I was in), but when I did, I became a voracious bookworm who could hardly put down a book. The first request to “Take out the garbage” might come in around 10:00 AM and a typical reply would be, “When I finish this sentence/paragraph/page/chapter.” The last request would come in the form of a demand several hours later with the tone of voice indicating that it would behoove me to move my posterior with utmost haste to comply!