That's a cute screenie arnie! Talk about multi-tasking.
I have had them ignore the groceries before to sit down and eat. I was thankful for that, because I just wanted them to eat so I could go to my own kitchen and grab a bite.
I like the parts of the game that make them dependent on me although it can be inconvenient sometimes.
Seeing a 10 year old child jumping up and down saying "oh, oh" is different from seeing the more seasoned adults doing that.