10 Tweets That Perfectly Sum Up Your Child's First Week Back At School

That’s it, the summer holidays are officially over.

Pack up the Lego and buy a new pencil case, because September is upon us and a whole new year of homework and soggy packed lunches awaits.

But before we get back into the school routine, we’re all just trying to navigate the first week...

Was our alarm really always this early?

1. Sunday Night

What you say: It's almost your bedtime.

What the child hears: Take out every toy you own. Eat a cupcake. Spill a giant box of crayons.
— Rodney Lacroix (@moooooog35) May 23, 2016

2. Waking Up On Monday

During the school holidays I could get up no problem. Now I have to do the school run I find it near impossible #bedhostage #BackToSchool
— Il Destino (@IlDestino_duo) September 6, 2016

3. Calendar Fuck-Ups

Made the ultimate parental error this morning and sent our son to school when he doesn’t start till Wednesday. #ParentFail #StillLaughing
— Simon Archer (@ErithCurate) September 5, 2016

4. Getting Them Dressed

My 6 y/o nephew: "Can I show you my shirt for the first day of school? I picked it myself!" Me: "I love you." pic.twitter.com/mLmNVDpOdw
— Lindsay Jones (@IAmLindsayJones) September 4, 2016

5. Standard Uniform Photograph

if you don't post a picture of your child in school uniform then are you even a parent?
— Fantastic Mr GreyFox (@MrKibbyF) September 6, 2016

6. Leaving The House On Time

Guess whose kids were the last to get to school today on the first day at their new school. Yes, you guessed it. #walkofshame
— Nihal Arthanayake (@TherealNihal) September 6, 2016

7. The Tears Of Newbies V Parents Of Older Kids

Tis a sad sad day 😢 pic.twitter.com/N0EIVolLac
— Katie (@hurrahforgin) September 5, 2016

8. Meeting The New Teacher

Henry's teacher is making home visits this morn, before the Big Day! First job: clear the empty alcohol bottles from the kitchen counter 🍷🍾
— The Unmumsy Mum® (@TheUnmumsyMum) September 5, 2016

9. Quickly Remembering How Much You Love Them Being Out Of The House

Get back to school you little wankers.
— Joe Lycett (@joelycett) September 6, 2016

10. Picking Them Up From School

"How was your first day back at school?" pic.twitter.com/0xttAPe4L9
— becky 💇🏾 (@beansevensteven) August 26, 2016

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