The Silent Prayer

A mother of three young, energetic boys was driving them to their grandmother’s house for the weekend. Usually, the car was a war zone of flying French fries and constant bickering, but today, the silence was absolute. Not a single shout, poke, or "are we there yet" could be heard from the backseat.

Curious, her husband leaned over and whispered, "How on earth did you get them to be so quiet? I’ve never seen anything like this."

The mom didn't take her eyes off the road, but a small, satisfied smirk played on her lips. "It was easy," she whispered back. "I told them we were playing a new game called 'Who Can Be the Quietest' and the winner gets to pick whatever they want for dinner tonight."

The husband looked at her, impressed. "That’s genius! But wait, how long does the game last?"

The mom took a calm sip of her coffee and adjusted her sunglasses. "Well, I told them the game doesn't officially end until the first person sees a purple cow. We're currently passing through Ohio. I figure I have at least another four hours of peace."