A few weeks ago, I was a bridesmaid in my college roommate’s wedding. The dresses were perfect–picture a floor-length, chiffon gown with capped sleeves in a color somewhere between sky blue and dusty blue–and didn’t break the bank.
The wedding was an hour way from where my mom lives, so not only did we have a free place to stay, but we also had free childcare. Little Buddy is still drinking breast milk, and he is almost 11 months but has no teeth, so it’s hard to explain what he can eat to caretakers. It was also going to be a really long day, and I didn’t want to leave him at my mom’s house the entire time. My mom was kind enough to come along as our “nanny.”
While I got ready and took pictures with the wedding party, Little Buddy played in the church nursery with Grandma. Mr. Handsome went to the local movie theater to see a matinee, which worked out great because it gave him a little bit of “me time,” and it gave my mom some much deserved grandma time. Rather than make Little Buddy sit through the ceremony, she kept him in the nursery during that, as well.
The reception was in a very laid-back venue. The bride did all the decorations DIY, with help from family and friends, and it looked beautiful.
I was nervous that Little Buddy would struggle to make it through the evening, but he did great. There was a short dance towards the end of the night. Little Buddy danced with Grandma in the back of the room for a little while, and then Grandma brought him to us and sat down so we could dance with our son. The music was all very tasteful, and the atmosphere was calm and family-friendly. There were several other kids on the dance floor, and Little Buddy enjoyed watching them jump around.
The send-off took place promptly at 8:45, so we were able to head out before Little Buddy got too tired. I was so very pleased at how well he did. He recently started a “cling to mama” stage, so it was nice to have him in the same building so I could go give him a hug and reassure him every hour or two. It was also lovely to see him enjoying time with his Grandma.
Fuzzyferet
Wow, you’re still breastfeeding at 11 months old??
Ellie
Yep. I’m ready to be done though. Trying to make it to 1 year.
Ellie
BF
I think that’s awesome! I breastfed my son for 2 years and 1 month and wouldn’t change a thing. 😁.
Ellie
That’s great! I’m curious, did you give him any whole milk during that time, or did you wait completely until after you were done breastfeeding?
Ellie
BF
I gave him milk during that time too.
Regina Shea
It’s okay to still be breastfeeding at almost a year or even past a year. And also nursing, oh I’m getting off topic!
I think it’s great you were able to enjoy the wedding and I’m sure your mom enjoyed time with her “grandlovey”. That’s a word I learned from a proud grandmother many years ago.
Ellie
Love that term! I’ll have to tell her. 🙂 What are your family’s plans for Thanksgiving?
Ellie
Anonymous
Why do you care if she’s still nursing at 11 months? Nursing until two years if you can is what is recommended by the WHO. Also, why are you posing at Fuzzyferet? I’ve seen you post comments on the other blogs pretending to be her as well.
Anonymous
I didn’t take this as a negative “Wow.” I thought the OP was more saying “Wow, good for you!” Making it to 11 months is a great accomplishment.
Anonymous
5:08, the double ‘??’ that the original poster used implies that they think it’s strange. Also the fact that this poster has been trolling other accounts pretending to be the poster “Fuzzyferet” who comments on the Duggars blog.
Barb
It was so nice of your mom to watch him in the nursery during the wedding. Sometimes babies can be a distraction, especially if parents won’t take them out if they are screaming. It distracts from the ceremony, and can spoil part of the video. Particularly since you were in the wedding, it could have been a long day for Little Buddy. This way it worked out perfect for Little Buddy and you. (And Grandma.)
Anonymous
Nothing wrong with breast feeding @ 1year of age. I did it until 2 years with mine . To each is own . It’s a closeness u will cherish forvever. Ledabeth
anon
good for you for being able to breast feed this long! that’s so great!
one of my boys didnt get teeth until her was like 14 months old. by 18 months he had a mouthful. people didnt understand why he couldnt eat hot dogs at a year old until they saw he had no teeth lol! he did do a pretty good job of gumming his food but i kept things away that were more easily choked on
Ellie
Thank you! 🙂 And it’s good to hear that Little Buddy isn’t the only one without teeth at 11 months. How late did your other kid/kids get teeth?
Ellie
anon
more than a year and then some. we apparently are late teethers lol. but they all were like one day nothing, the next bam! 2 or 4 at a time breaking through and by the time they’d come out, another couple would break through
my pediatrician assured me that all kids develop at their own pace and that includes teething and not to worry so i didnt. dont you worry either. little buddy is definitely not alone!
Sarah
Where is the picture of your little one? With a whole story about him there should include a cute baby photo! I’m still breastfeeding too! I’m going to naturally wean, so if that’s after a year or two years so be it. Have you added paintings to Buddy’s room? I’m reading more about Montessori education for our little baby. Do you know about it? If not I suggest reading about it! (Or watching YouTube videos, LOL!)
Ellie
Hi Sarah,
That’s awesome that you are breastfeeding for as long as possible. I’m ready to be done, but I commend you for keeping on. We still haven’t decorated the walls of Little Buddy’s bedroom, LOL. For my son’s privacy and out of respect to him, we have decided to keep the photos posted online to a minimum. I have heard of Montessori schools. I don’t know much about them, but I have heard that they are good. I’ll have to look into it. Thanks for the idea!
Have a wonderful day,
Ellie
Kari
My little girl (2.5 yrs) has been in Montessori school since she started daycare at 15 months. Wonderful program, can’t say enough good things. If you’re on Facebook follow Montessori in Motion for great ideas to do at home too.
Suzanne from Holland
I would love to see a picture of you and mr. Handsome all dressed up for the wedding! 🙂
Ellie
With all the busyness, we didn’t take a photo of us, but thanks for asking. 🙂
Ellie
Anonymous
Why did you feel the need to mention that the music was tasteful?
Anonymous
Why do you feel the need to question what someone else wrote?
Daisy
Bc as a Christian, Ellie feels that any music with a beat in it, can cause thought of lust/rage.
Ellie
LOL, that’s not true at all. We love good music with a good beat, but what we don’t like is music with inappropriate words.
Ellie
JenniferH
I also nurse for only a year and am ready about this time also to just be done haha. Everyone I know nurses longer but 12 months is good with me. With my first two I was pregnant when they turned one so it was definitely nice weaning and getting a break, and with my third I wasn’t pregnant but enjoyed the one month I had not nursing or being pregnant.