Back to school...!

It is fun to see all the pictures of the kiddos getting ready for the first day of school.  It is also fun to read all the sappy Facebook posts about how no one can believe how fast time goes and their kids shouldn't be this old yet.  While I agree with most of that I can't get Cliff Huxtable out of my head when it comes to kids leaving for college.  If you don't remember Cliff Huxtable he's Bill Cosby from the "The Cosby Show" in the '80s and you should look it up.  I remember each time one of his kids turned 18 he'd have their suitcases packed and by the door eagerly waiting for them to be out of the house and on their own.  I believe one specific episode he had most, if not all, of the kids out of the house and he was ready for some peace and quiet, but alas someone moved back in.  The image of him and suitcases by the door has always stuck with me, and I've consciously began drilling into my boys' heads that when they hit 18 they're off to college and out of the house!  I don't know if momma is down with that plan but you've got to start early!
Now I'm in no hurry for the boys to grow up, but I think I might be ready for some peace and quiet after 20 some  years of rambunctious boys in the house.  I suppose after a week of the quiet I'll be wanting the noise again, but for now let me dream of having my house back!
As the school year begins, and we're reminded just how fast time really does fly, we need to make sure we're slowing down and not missing everything.  I think a lot as my boys grow up so fast of all the things I want to do with them yet, and if I'm not intentional about doing them then time is going to slip away and they'll be off with families of their own.  I'm also reminded of my relationship with the Spirit and how if I'm not intentional with that it gets pushed back  and neglected.  It is so easy to get busy with life, and time flies by, and before you know it it's too late to do some of the things you wanted to do.  Or, you've been so busy you've neglected your walk with the Spirit and then when you really need that connection it takes a little time to tune back in because you've been tuned out for so long. 
So, as the school year begins let's take a moment to think about what's important in our lives and prioritize them.  God, family, job, other...does that look like your priority list?  If it doesn't then what comes before God and family, and is that truly more important than them?  I certainly hope not!