Anthony Says

As Anthony and I are driving in the car after dropping off Riley and Taylor, I notice I haven't heard from him for a while. 
Me:  "So Anthony.  How's your world today?"
No response.
Me:  "Anthony?"
No response.
Me as I turn around to make sure he's still in the car:  "How come you're not talking to me?
Anthony, in a very quiet, unAnthony-like voice:  "I don't want to scare the birds away."