Breastfeeding an 18 Month Old

 My baby is 18 months old. I can't believe how the time has flown. And how little sleep I've actually had. I'm a proud mom who can say my son can read. Only about 8-10 words, but he can still read. Some days I can even get him to do pee pee on his potty, but usually he sits, goes "ssssss" gets off, then pees. It's quite funny, I think. Even though I have to clean it up.
He's also incredibly talkative. He can carry on five minute conversations. Of course, sometimes we can only understand three words. Such a comedian!!
Asher has 10 teeth. Four front top & bottom, & his first set of molars.

This photo on the right, I took after I finished feeding him. I was out of bibs, so I took an apron and put it on him. I made it when I was in high school. I'd asked my mom to bring me white material and this is what she brought. 

I'm happy to report that breastfeeding is still going strong. He loves mamas milk. I still love giving it to him. Well, most of the time. He's a frequent nurser, so it means I can't do a lot of things for long periods. When I'm cleaning, I've gotta take a break quite often to hold and/or nurse him.
Nursing at this age has many benefits still. On top of increased reduction in allergies, it aids in digestion, quenches thirst & hunger, & gives him cuddly time with mom that he needs among other things. Continuing breastfeeding into toddler years has added benefits including "nutrition, comfort, security, for a way to calm down and for reassurance." http://www.llli.org/faq/advantagetoddler.html
Your nursed toddler will have fewer dentist visits than a breastfed one. He will be  more independent. He will be more attached to his mom. He will be more behaved as nursing is an excellent disciplining tool. He will have less problems with his tummy and bowel movements. He will have increased immunity. I could go on for days.
Never in my life did I ever think I would have children. Never did I think about breastfeeding. Then when I did, I only thought it would last 6 months. Six months?!?! Seriously, at 18 months I'm still not ready to let go of the bonding I get from my little guy. If I didn't nurse, I wouldn't feel needed. I hope he goes until I'm ready to quit, which as it stands, won't be for a couple more years.