What is this thing growing out of my ear?

Why is it that the second we get on the phone, both out kids have to tell us something about their dolls, or they need something, or that are hungry, or they broke something, or they have to ask us some burning question that can't wait one more second?

WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Do you see thing growing out of my ear?
Yes
What is it?
A phone
What is it for?
Talking
Thank you! Yes. I'm talking.
Can I talk?

Sure. Knock yourself out. I'm not getting anything accomplished here...