Observing My Senses

For today, August 31, 2013...

I am seeing...lots of sunshine, which is nice after days of clouds and rain. The weather forecast calls for a soggy Labor Day weekend, but it hasn't happened so far. 

I am feeling...excited because September is here tomorrow, and that means fall is just around the corner. I'll be decorating the house for fall and looking forward to a drop in this intense heat and humidity we've had all summer long. 

I am hearing...music coming out of my son's headphones - the boy must be hard of hearing - and the ticking of the toaster oven as breakfast is prepared. 

I am tasting...nothing - it's what I'm gonna be tasting that has me dancing a jig. Pumpkin spice Eggos are back! I was so happy to see them in the store, along with Pepperidge Farms pumpkin spice swirl bread. The tastes of fall - yum!

I am smelling...sausages and hash browns. The best part about Saturday mornings is the breakfast :)

It just takes a moment to observe your surroundings. Won't you join me?

Observing My Senses

For Today, August 29, 2013...

I am seeing...lots of white puffy clouds in a pretty blue sky, palm trees dancing in the breeze, a barbecue grill that hasn't gotten much use because days like these are few and far between.

I am feeling...tired.  It has been a busy, hectic week.  Took my car to the car dealership because ever since my tires got rotated it sounded like a helicopter taking off.  I figured it was probably the way the tires had worn, but I wanted to be sure, since I transport valuable cargo in my vehicle.  After 2 1/2 hours waiting I found out I was right.  :P  Last night was my son's school open house which was also exhausting.  Not to mention that I've been polishing the floors this week and doing major house cleaning so I can start decorating for fall.  I'm beat!

I am hearing...an airplane in the distance, and my oldest son in his room, occasionally laughing at something he's watching.

I am tasting...meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans.  Not trying to brag or anything, but this meatloaf is so flavorful!

I am smelling...bacon.  I cover the top of the meatloaf with slices of bacon which gives it a yummy, smoky flavor, and the smell of bacon is one of my favorite smells.

It just takes a moment to observe your surroundings.  Won't you join me?

Observing My Senses

For today, August 26, 2013...

I am seeing...the wet ground after a fierce thunderstorm. The lightning seems to be over but it will probably rain for awhile yet. 

I am feeling...not overly excited about having to pick up my son from school in this weather. 

I am hearing...no thunder, which is a good thing. 

I am tasting...Italian dressing. I made a simple salad with Good Seasons Italian dressing which I love because I get to add my own oil and vinegar. 

I am smelling...ground beef and rice. Wait till my son sees it - it's his favorite dish. 

It just takes a moment to observe your surroundings. Won't you join me?

Observing My Senses

For today, August 24, 2013...

I am seeing...one pair of pants newly hemmed, one pair to go. 

I am feeling...a bit nostalgic. Today marks the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Andrew. The memory is a difficult one to look back on. Hurricane Andrew devastated South Florida. 

I am hearing...my son make numerous comments while doing his history homework. No wonder it takes him so long to finish. 

I am tasting...nothing. Dinner was over hours ago. 

I am smelling...nail polish. I like doing my nails on Saturday night. 

It just takes a moment to observe your surroundings. Won't you join me?

Observing My Senses

For today, August 23, 2013...

I am seeing...clouds and more clouds. We've had on and off rain the past few days. It has made the humidity almost unbearable. 

I am feeling...pleased at having found some books for my youngest son. I had to pick up a book for school at Barnes and Noble, and found 3 books that I knew he'd enjoy. Now we're both happy :-). 

I am hearing...the television in the family room and the living room. Too much TV I'm thinking. 

I am tasting...yogurt covered raisins. It's my favorite snack. 

I am smelling...the chicken my daughter is making for her dinner before she goes off to work. 

It just takes a moment to observe your surroundings. Won't you join me?

Observing My Senses

For today, August 22, 2013...

I am seeing...so much more clearly now with my new glasses! I don't have to take them off to read like I did with my old ones. I'm still getting used to the progressive lens, though. Despite the fact that I've had progressive lenses for years, each time I get a new pair I need a couple of days for my eyes to adjust. 

I am feeling...hot and sticky. I walk to my son's school in the mornings and afternoons to drop him off and pick him up. It's so humid out that even in the shade the heat is intense. The breeze today is pretty warm too. I'm glad to be back in the air conditioning. 

I am hearing...my son playing some zombie game he got for free on Xbox live. My two older kids have been enjoying it. I don't get all the zombie hype myself. 

I am tasting...the spice from a pork roast I made in the crock pot. I got the recipe off the Pioneer Woman's blog. I love her show on Food Network. This pork recipe is for pulled pork which my daughter loves. I have to remember not to add so much chipotle in adobo next time. It's mighty spicy!

I am smelling...roast pork of course!

It just takes a moment to observe your surroundings. Won't you join me?

Observing My Senses

For today, August 20, 2013...

I am seeing...cars lined up to pick up children from school. Lots of grandparents eagerly awaiting their grand children's stories of the day. 

I am feeling...a welcome breeze. It's still hot in South Florida, but the breezes are different. It's as if the opening of the school doors released a cooler wind into the air. 

I am hearing...the screams and laughter of children finally escaping the confines of the classroom. 

I am tasting...Goldfish crackers. I had some before I left the house. 

I am smelling...freshly cut grass. The school finally took care of it. 

It just takes a moment to observe your surroundings. Won't you join me?