Finger nails

Am I the only one that can't seem to figure out how to cut a baby's nails? It shouldn't be this hard. It's not rocket science. I do it to myself every week so why, why is it so impossible for me to cut Drew's finger nails...and toe nails. I've tried waiting until he's asleep and that doesn't work because the kid sleeps with his eyes half open and the minute I touch him he jumps. I've tried playing music and getting him in a happy mood, I've tried right after his bath when he's relaxed and I've even tried just holding his hand and letting the little guy scream. No matter what the kid's hands never stay still. I've tried just trying to pull the nail off without using the clippers but that doesn't work either. There's got to be a better way?!?!?!