Laundry Days

Just thought I would share with you guys what is on my mind today! Yesterday was the first pretty, warm spring like day we've had for 2011. I was actually able to turn my heat off and raise my kitchen, sink window and was loving it!!  If only it would stay this way and no more coldness or snow!  I was doing laundry allday (which seems like everyday when your washing for 5) and I could smell my fabric softener from outside.  My mom has always used either Tide or Gain and pink Downey. Anytime you stop by her house for a visit and she is doing laundry it smells like Downey coming from her laundry room when you walk in her back door. Her clothes, sheets, towels, etc. it all has the smell of Downey .....soo why when "I" use Gain and pink downey can I never smell that strong smell on my sheets,  towels and clothes?  I have also tried it with Tide too??  I have often wondered this and have never discovered the answer?  Just thought if I shared maybe someone new would have an answer?  Needless to say I can't smell it strong so I use a different Fabric softener =)  The window raised and the smell of fresh, clean laundry is making me want to twitch my nose, close my eyes and open them back up to spring weather!!!