Your First Day of School Photos Are Literally Melting Our Hearts

There’s nothing quite like seeing that wide, excited smile–or look of horror–on your kid’s face on the first day of school. For parents and children everywhere, the first day back means a new beginning, and sometimes, the blank slate everyone needs.

We asked our readers to send in photos of their kids’ adorable back-to-school photos, and of course, they did not disappoint.