For the past two months not too much has happened. The only two things that have really changed is Lady Mary's belly size and her anger with Mr. Talbot. I'm worried about those two. Two days ago, Mr. Talbot started sleeping in one of the guest bedrooms. It's sad to see Lady Mary and Mr. Talbot like this. I remember at first, I was skeptical about their relationship. Now I remember why.

In other news, Mrs. Patmore has been spending more time with Mr. Mason. They've got a little sparks flying. Moseley and Baxter on the other hand have so many sparks between them they might electrocute themselves and everyone within 10 meters. I talked to Moseley in the village about a week ago. We bumped into each other as I was picking up something for Lady Mary. He was heading home from the schoolhouse.

"Mr. Moseley! How are you? Are you loving your new job at the schoolhouse?" I chatted.

"Hello, Anna. Life is going very well. I'm just loving my job at the schoolhouse. The children listen to me. No one has ever listened to me before."

"I think you're forgetting about another person who listened to you. And you listened to her. You two really build each other up."

"Are you talking about Baxter?"

"Of course I am. All I ask is that you don't forget about her."

"I won't… I won't"

I know that I normally say "the trick of the business is to mind your own", but for some reason I just had to meddle. Maybe it's because of how close Baxter and I have gotten these past two months. She adores JJ. In fact, I made her the Godmother and Mr. Moseley the Godfather.

Another event that took place happened a few hours ago in the Servant's Hall. We were all gathered around the table as we normally are for dinner. As we were eating, Mrs. Patmore strolled in with Daisy. Overly excited, we all greeted her. The first thing she did was wink at Andy. He stood from the table and darted over to Daisy. Both of them were acting very lovingly with one another.

"Is there something you two would like to announce?" Mr. Barrow snapped.

"Actually, yes there is. I've asked Daisy to marry me and she said yes," Andy chimed.

"What? I can't believe it! Daisy finally found love and held onto it. My my. I sure thought the Nile would flow south before that would ever happen," Mrs. Patmore comically commented.

"Congratulations to you both. I'm very happy for you. It's about time. Isn't that right Mr. Bates?" I applauded.

"Yes. We are very happy for you."

"Congrats to you," Baxter added with a hint of disappointment.

Baxter quickly left the table and headed to her room. Excusing myself, I followed her. When I reached her room I lightly knocked and let myself in. She was sitting on her bed slightly hunched. Patting her back, I sat beside her.

"I know what's wrong. I normally wouldn't pry, but I feel I need to. I know this is about Moseley and I know that he's been distant and gone lately, but you needeth not let it get to you. You are strong"

"Thank you, Anna. I really mean it. I just wish Moseley wasn't so wrapped up in that school. I'm proud of him, but I don't like how prideful he's becoming. He's forgetting about his loved ones… he's forgetting about me."

"He's still keen on you just wait a little longer. And if you're tired of waiting, tell him. Anyway, I'll leave you to your thoughts."

I left the room to pick up JJ. I can't believe he's already three months old. He's getting so big. I wish I could see him more during the day, but what can I do?

Tonight I put JJ in his cot and turned off the lights. He started to cry like I've never heard him cry before. Picking him up, I tried to comfort his sorrows, but nothing I said or did worked. Mr. Bates came in and held him. He patted his back and cuddle the boy.

"Hush hush, John. You need to give women silence occasionally and right now you need to be quiet. Your mother needs her rest. Hush hush my little boy,"

Mr. Bates said soothing the child to bed in his arms.

He sat on a wooden rocking chair with JJ and told me to head to bed. I put on my nightgown and finished my nightly duties. As I lay in bed, Mr. Bates appeared in the room.

"How did you get him to sleep?"

"Fatherly magic. You wouldn't understand."

"Fatherly magic? I should have you burned at the stake for witchcraft."

"Okay it was more like luck. Fatherly luck."

"Get into bed, Mr. Bates."