Origin of thalweg. German Talweg, Thalweg : Tal, Thal, valley (from Middle High German tal, from Old High German) + Weg, way (from Middle High German wec, weg, from Old High German weg; see wegh- in Indo-European roots).
Besides as Sandra said the natural age of weaning is older than 2 and the WHO advises breastfeeding for a minimum of 2 years. It is not ridiculous that your son wants milk at 22 months. I fed my oldest child until 2.5 and am still feeding my 18 month old and plan to keep going as long as I can.
Breast milk contains antibodies that help your baby fight off viruses and bacteria. Breastfeeding lowers your baby's risk of having asthma or allergies. Plus, babies who are breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months, without any formula, have fewer ear infections, respiratory illnesses, and bouts of diarrhea. They also have fewer hospitalizations and trips to the doctor. Breastfeeding has been linked to higher IQ scores in later childhood in some studies. What's more, the physical closeness, skin-to-skin touching, and eye contact all help your baby bond with you and feel secure.