Hi Jennifer,
Just wanted to say that my H is the "watch me while I work" variety too.
I never thought as to why that is...I just figured he felt lonely or bored when I was gone and liked the company. Perhaps you can reframe it to something less negative than a needy child and you will feel better about it.
I don't do it all the time but a little goes a long way, it seems.

Good luck! I found your thread from reading your replies to SD and thought I'd chime in with an opinion. Unless it is so distasteful to you, I'd chalk it up to a personality quirk (he likes the company) and go from there.

Btw, my H is a middle child...yours?