Planning a family outing to the beach [1] or pool is easier said than done. It requires a lot of packing, energy, and a whole lot of patience to get from your home to laying back in your lounge chair. Even if your kids are just playing in the backyard or have any type of outdoor activity planned, protecting their skin from the sun's harsh rays [2] is essential, but that doesn't mean it's easy. In fact, putting sunscreen on your kid [3] is usually a gross, stressful, and sometimes hilarious task. Keep reading for the 10 stages of applying sunscreen to your kid that every mom will relate to on a deep level.

When You’re Doing Everything You Can Not to Get Sunscreen in Their Eyes

If you move, it WILL get in your eyes, and it WILL be your fault.

When They Run Away Before You Can Get That One Last Spot

They'll probably head straight for the couch while covered in gooey sunscreen, but no matter what they do, their ears will NOT get burnt on your watch.

When You Clearly Put a Little Too Much On . . .

If they lean against any surface, they'll slide right off. But it'll soak in, right?

But Then You Realize It’s Already Been Two Hours and It's Time to Reapply

Here we go again . . .