February 28, 2026 at 2:49 am

‘A lifetime of purses, but never a backpack.’ – Kids Do The Cutest Things, And This Little Girl Putting Her Backpack On For The First Day Of School

by Michael Levanduski

First day of school

Shutterstock, TikTok

Taking pictures of your child on their first day of school is a special moment, and sometimes kids will do something that makes it extra memorable.

That is what happened to the dad recording his daughter putting on her backpack for her first day, and his video went viral with millions of likes.

The video starts outside and has the caption, “A lifetime of purses, but never a backpack.”

She is certainly looking cute for her first day.

First day of school

TikTok/zarababyz

The little girl says, “Stay right there, ok?” To her dad.

Dad replies, “Alright. Say first day of school.”

To which she proudly says, “First day of school!”

So adorable.

First day of school

TikTok/zarababyz

Then he says, “Here’s your backpack,” and hands her a fun pink backpack.

She says, “But Dad, I want my coin in here.”

He says, “Alright, you want the coin in here, we’ll put the coin in here, but let’s see you wear your backpack for the first day of school.”

What great memories.

First day of school

TikTok/zarababyz

The little girl slips the strap around her elbow like it is a purse and stands there. Dad says, “Are you going to wear it like that?”

She just says, “Yeah.”

This little girl knows what she is about, and she is looking good.

Too much fun.

Take a minute to watch the full video below:

@zarababyz

#1stdayofschool #backpack #purse

♬ original sound – Zara

The commenters are in love.

Yes! Get that coin.

Comment 1 22 A lifetime of purses, but never a backpack.   Kids Do The Cutest Things, And This Little Girl Putting Her Backpack On For The First Day Of School

Here’s a perfect comment.

Comment 2 22 A lifetime of purses, but never a backpack.   Kids Do The Cutest Things, And This Little Girl Putting Her Backpack On For The First Day Of School

Yeah, you know her mom is very fashionable.

Comment 3 22 A lifetime of purses, but never a backpack.   Kids Do The Cutest Things, And This Little Girl Putting Her Backpack On For The First Day Of School

What a wonderful memory that Dad will cherish forever.

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Senior Contributing Editor, Workplace & Community

Michael Levanduski is a veteran journalist and digital culture specialist with over 15 years of professional writing and research experience. While his background spans emerging technology and complex technical subjects, Michael specializes in analyzing workplace ethics, property disputes, and viral interpersonal dynamics across modern digital forums.

Since joining TwistedSifter in 2024, Michael has authored some of the publication’s most widely read coverage on corporate policy, malicious compliance, and neighborhood relations. Rather than simply aggregating online debates, he brings rigorous research, organizational context, and an empathetic editorial voice to everyday human dilemmas—transforming raw forum discussions into insightful, highly engaging narratives.

When he isn’t covering internet culture, Michael enjoys traveling, keeping up with tech trends, and spending time with his family. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn and Facebook.