This weekend was especially stressful because I had to teach in YW. Not that I didn't have a whole month to prepare and I waited til the last few days to work on it (if you have read enough of my posts you will see this is a pattern with me - so no surprise).
So yes I procrastinated again and was working on the handouts the night before. I do have to admit that they did turn out rather well. I was worried at first because I had a less than $20 budget that I put on myself and I needed to make 20 handouts. I was pretty impressed when I actually kept the cost around $15. I am a huge penny pincher so that was a score for me.
SO this is what they turned out like 
. The lesson topic was on Heritage and I thought it would be nice to give them something they could write their heritage and traditions down in to pass on to future generations. So this little journal is what I came up with...the tabs on the side were things that I talked about in the lesson. I had them start writing in it right there in class so that they could see how easy it was to fill out some of the topics. Their pens were aflyin' across the paper so I felt like I had given them a good start. Awe, mission accomplished.
. The lesson topic was on Heritage and I thought it would be nice to give them something they could write their heritage and traditions down in to pass on to future generations. So this little journal is what I came up with...the tabs on the side were things that I talked about in the lesson. I had them start writing in it right there in class so that they could see how easy it was to fill out some of the topics. Their pens were aflyin' across the paper so I felt like I had given them a good start. Awe, mission accomplished.Well, I think the lesson went great (at least that's what was said - but they could just be saying that to be polite, although even the girls said it to me and I'm gonna take that as being sincere). The girls loved the handouts and maybe, just maybe I might have impressed a few leaders.
Not to mention that Jon and I were asked to give the prayers in Sacrament. Now normally this wouldn't be a problem but have I ever mentioned that we have 8:00 church. Which we are usually never on time to...and that is without me having to be presentable, have all my lesson props ready, and actually comb the girls hair. Thank goodness it was fast Sunday if we would have had to throw breakfast in there....
Well, we made it on time and everyone looked decent, and the prayers even passed the OK don't say something that doesn't make sense, long awkward pause or stutter test.
Anyway, the lesson is over and mutual is over so I am feeling relieved of all my stress. Come to think of it I might even start reading a book for my own enjoyment. Now that makes me smile :)
