Top Tweets of the Week: Aug. 18-24

By Meredith Hirt February 6, 2015

We're in the home stretch, folks! Some parents have already sent their kids back to school; New York public schools open their classrooms for the first day next week Sept. 4. To prepare, parents are relishing leisurely breakfasts, marking their calendars with upcoming school functions, and pointing out all of the lies you'll hear from the other school moms at the beginning of the year (thanks, @HousewifeofHell!).

Lies the other moms will tell you: 1. My kids don't like tv/bad things. 2. PTA is SUPER fun! 3. I am SUPER involved! 4. This is a cute age. — Housewife of Hell (@HousewifeOfHell) August 19, 2014

Don't be fooled by all the other mothers at orientation. This is the truth.

Leisurely morning breakfasts. Things I will miss of #summer. http://t.co/WPD29iv48K — Carol Cain (@CarolACain) August 21, 2014

It's easy to let the breakfast routine fall by the wayside when mornings get busy with preparation for school. Use these quick and easy balanced breakfast ideasto stay on track!

5-year old just shaved her eyebrows with an emory board to look like Anna #frozen — abby sher (@abbysher) August 20, 2014

Well, at least she chose a strong role model to style herself after.

#TRUTH http://t.co/moexdVwsUt — Mommyish.com (@mommyishdotcom) August 18, 2014

No matter how old they are, they'll always be your kids.

Twitter refreshes faster when your kids aren't bothering you. — John Willey (@DaddysinCharge) August 25, 2014

But then what would there be to tweet about?

On her way to pre-school orientation today #ThatsMyKid http://t.co/OxaZ3CERh6 — Brianne Manz (@strollerincity) August 21, 2014

She has back to school fashion down pat. For the latest in back to school products, check out our roundup of the coolest new supplies!

Feels so weird to be entering all school holidays/early dismissals into calendar, all the way up to NEXT June. Is this being an adult? — sarahdessen (@sarahdessen) August 24, 2014

That is being a very prepared, responsible adult.

He'll be taking his act to Times Square soon... #nakedcowboyintraining http://t.co/ChIaDaD2b4 — sasadi odunsi (@brooklynmama) August 23, 2014

I actually think Times Square would be lesschaotic if children took over.

There's a reason a yawn looks like a scream. And that reason is children. — Dad and Buried (@DadandBuried) August 22, 2014

Are screams contagious, too? Fortunately this last week of August freedom is a long one, with the first day of September falling on Labor Day. Be sure to check out our calendar for all of the upcoming holiday weekend extravaganzas! It may be sad that it's the #endofsummer, but I can't wait to see what you all have to tweet about going #backtoschool! Join us on Tuesdays for more Top Tweets. In the meantime, follow us for practical parenting advice, local events in the NY Metro area, and exclusive deals and discounts. Join the conversation by tweeting at us, @NYMetroParents—maybe you’ll see your tweet here next week!