Earlier this week, Cooper's scoutmaster notified us by email that Cooper (the Deacon's quorum president) assigned himself to teach the lesson this Sunday, Oct. 11th. Brother Bigelow asked that we help remind Cooper of this because the last time he assigned himself to teach, he forgot and winged it. Brother Bigelow said it was actually a good lesson (on pornography no less) but knew it could have been great with a little preparation. So Jared and I each dutifully and individually reminded Cooper of his lesson throughout the week.
Yesterday, after school, the scouts met at the church for an overnight camp out. When I picked him up this afternoon and before we loaded Coop's stuff in the car, Brother Bigelow asked, "Hey Cooper! Are you ready for your lesson tomorrow?" Cooper stood straight up in front of him and said, "Yes.I.Am." On the drive home, a few minutes from the church, I was curious what he was going to be teaching about.
Me: So what's the topic of your lesson?
Cooper: I forgot.
(We were at a long stop and while I rested my left arm on the door, I had leaned my head into my left hand. At Cooper's reply, I lowered my head and ran my fingers back and forth across my forehead a couple times before I carefully and calmly responded.)
Me: You forgot? You're teaching this lesson in less than 24 hours and you can't recall the topic?
Cooper: Weeell, I still need to do the lesson.
Me (not so calmly): COOPER!!!! You just told Brother Bigelow you were ready! You lied to him!
Cooper (smiling): No I didn't. I am ready...to start on it.
Wait...do you hear that sound?? That's me banging my head up against a wall, repeatedly.
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