I would love to be able to say that at 2 years old, Valentino takes his enzymes with every meal that contains any fat and that he is a good sport about it. However, this picture definitely reveals otherwise.
It has been a task over the past couple months to find a pattern that works for him to agree to take enzymes. Initially, I hid the enzymes in his apple sauce, pudding or yogurt. But, soon he figured out that if he saw any of those foods before mealtime–it meant enzymes. And, he would clamp his jaw shut and refuse to eat. I decided I had to stop trying to hide the enzymes and instead let him see them on top of the food and begin to teach him that it is part of his daily life and is what helps him grow into a strong and healthy big boy.
It took several attempts over several mealtimes to finally settle into a good routine. First, I would put the enzymes on top of his apple sauce next to his plate of food and explain that he needs to take his enzymes to grow big and strong. When he would refuse, I would excuse him from the table and when he would come and ask to eat, I would remind him of his enzymes. He would refuse and this went on and on and on until he got hungry enough to willingly take his enzymes. Now, he seems to be in the habit of it and will even ask for his enzymes in apple sauce before a meal. Phew. I can only hope this lasts……..
Valentino reacting to hearing that he has to take enzymes
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