VIDEO: Cute 4-year-old has really tough time with first day of school

Going back to school is never easy after a fun summer of freedom.

That's especially true when you're a 4-year-old facing the daunting task of the first day of pre-Kindergarten without mom by your side.

In the video below, a KTLA reporter asked Andrew Macias if he was excited for his first day of school. "Yes!" he replied. She then asked him if he was going to miss his mom.

He first tried to be tough and then ... reality struck.

We love mom, too, Andrew. The good news? By the second day of school, she'll have to remind you to say bye to her as you run out of the car and into class.

Teddy Mitrosilis works in social content development at FOX Sports Digital. Follow him on Twitter @TMitrosilis and email him at tmitrosilis@gmail.com.