I went with my wife and children other than Anthony to an event this evening. Because we were going with some friends, and because the event required waiting in line and orderly behavior, my mother offered to stay at home with Anthony.

After the event was over, we headed back to our car and, as I always do in such instances, periodically looked to ensure that no one was straggling. I momentarily forgot that Anthony wasn't with us, and mentioned to my wife that it seemed strange for him to be absent. She agreed that it didn't seem quite right to not have him with us, despite the troubles he (very) often causes us outside. He's still a member of the family.

If we needed a reminder of the problems he presents, however, we received it when we returned home. My mother told us he had become upset and hit her in the head and face with his head.