Changing every day

So what's new with me and Riley? Things have changed a lot since my last post when Riley was just a week old. I can't believe how fast the time is going by, my little boy is a month old on Saturday. The days seem to blend into one as we are busy getting to know eachother and with me working out what Riley needs from day to day. At three weeks things changed, apparently it is very common for newborns to 'wake up' from there sleepy state, becoming much more aware of their surroundings, and as a consequence become more unsettled. There have been some very tough moments, and sleepless nights, but on the whole he hasnt been too bad and Im learning to take his cues much earlier which makes for a much happier baby...and mummy! We have reached a few milestones of late...Riley has now smiled a few times (although Im nowhere near quick enough to catch them on camera, the pic above is as close as I have come) and makes a very cute cooing noise much to everyone's delight. He has also started sleeping longer with a record six hours between feeds a few times. This is great as we are both catching up on much needed sleep. I have been enjoying introducing him to friends and family and are still receiving so many wonderful gifts. See the latest album for some updated pics.