About

Hi! My name is Shelby 🙂

Welcome to my blog—I’m so happy to have you here!

First of all, thank you so much for clicking on my blog and taking the time to hang out with me!

As a mom of two kids, with three cats, a husband, and living with family in a neurospicy household, I’m often juggling work, household responsibilities, and just life in general. (Holy run-on sentence, Batman!)

I’ve been wanting to start a blog for a while but never quite felt like I fit into a “niche.”

Should I focus on being a mom? Mental health? Crafting? Hiking? Cooking? How do I even pick just one when I’ve got so many interests and hobbies? And more importantly, would anyone even want to read it?

Then I thought: why limit myself to one niche? I’ve learned so much about so many things over the years, and it’s time I embrace all the quirks, passions, and random skills I’ve picked up along the way. If I tried to stick myself into a neat little box, my ADHD would have it overflowing in no time anyway. So, here I am, embracing the chaos and just going for it!

A Few Fun Facts About Me:

  • I’m the proud mom of two amazing kids—a boy and a girl, currently ages 5 and 11.
  • I was born and raised in Southern California (San Diego County, specifically), and while I love it here, I dream of moving somewhere with four seasons.
  • I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 30. My husband, Daniel, also has ADHD and Bipolar Type 1, with suspected autism. My daughter has been diagnosed with both autism and ADHD, and my son is likely to follow in our neurospicy footsteps! Needless to say, our house is never boring.
  • I love to crochet and craft! I learned to crochet in 8th grade, but after a long break, I picked it up again this January (2024) and haven’t stopped since. I’ve made beanies, stuffed animals, and tons of other creations for friends and family, and I’m loving every stitch.
  • I try to be environmentally conscious—reduce, reuse, recycle—but I also know that life with kids means sometimes convenience wins (hello, baby wipes from Walmart!).
  • I wear bodysuits regularly because they make me feel confident, and let’s be honest—they’re like a comfy hug all day long!
  • We have three cats: Simon (a silver tabby), Marceline (a calico, aka Marcie), and Finn (an orange tabby with white paws). Yes, we are big Adventure Time fans! We’re planning to add a black cat (our void) to the family next.
  • In case you’re into astrology, I’m a Pisces Sun, Scorpio Moon, and Virgo Rising.
  • I’ve collected quite a few credentials: I have an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts, I’m a licensed cosmetologist, I have a Google UX Design Professional Certificate, and I’ve been a licensed notary and life insurance agent. What can I say? I like learning new things!
  • My dream is to remodel a bus and turn it into a home on wheels for my family and me so we can travel the country and find the perfect place to settle down. One day, I hope this blog will help us achieve that dream.

Ultimately, I hope this blog becomes a space where I can share my journey as a mom, wife, and woman constantly in progress. My goal is to create something that not only supports my family financially but also lets me embrace who I am at every step along the way.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me, my family, and my aspirations! If you have any questions or ideas for what I could write about, feel free to reach out to me at shelbyinprogress@gmail.com.

“The only constant is change.” – Heraclitus