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Get ready with ‘wais na misis,’ Neri Miranda

Jaco Joves

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Get ready with ‘wais na misis,’ Neri Miranda
For Neri, her #PamilyangMayLaban means everything

Editor’s note: The Get Ready with Me (GRWM) series features the routines of people from different walks of life, from their morning rituals to bedtime habits. In this installment, let’s get ready with a woman who found wisdom and strength as a #NanayNaMayLaban.

Kids who grew up in front of the TV during the 2000s will instantly recognize Neri Naig as a fresh-faced hopeful from ABS-CBN’s talent search Star Circle Quest, which paved the way to a showbiz career. And as it turned out, Neri Miranda – as she’s known now – would become even more successful after embracing motherhood – a period when an actress is usually expected to lie low.

The Mirandas are some of today’s most adored celebrity families. Even her husband, Parokya ni Edgar vocalist Chito Miranda, has grown accustomed to his second wind as a dad and co-content creator. And this is all because Neri wanted her followers to be #WaisNaMisis like her.

“It began when I started sharing tipid (money-saving) tips and ukay (bargain) finds on my social media accounts, which were named Wais Kahit ‘Di Pa Misis (practical but not married) but changed to Wais na Misis (practical wife) when we got married. It meant being practical without sacrificing quality, and being open to self-improvement.”

Get ready with ‘wais na misis,’ Neri Miranda

Neri is busier than ever; in addition to being a full-time mom and creating a variety of content about her family’s everyday life, she’s a hands-on “mompreneur.” Most of us are already familiar with Neri’s Gourmet Tuyo, yet there’s also Ang Paboritong Suka ng Asawa Ko, the Very Neri collection, and the Miranda Resthouse, to mention a few.

She credits her multi-tasking abilities to being a #NanayNaMayLaban, which she defines as “being strong and focused, ‘di lang para sa sarili (not just for yourself), but more importantly, for your kids.”

So how is raising her son Miggy like?

“I’ve learned a lot myself simply by being a mom, especially when it comes to my capacity to love and kung gaano ako ka-strong (how strong I am), more than I could have possibly imagined,” said Neri.

Neri admitted, however, that her 4-year-old son is not only becoming “more active,” but also “matanong kasi nagiging curious na siya about everything” (asks a lot of questions because of his growing curiosity about all sorts of things).

“It’s fun, but it’s physically demanding too kasi bukod sa pagka-hyper ni Miggy (because aside from Miggy’s energy), you need to be focused to engage him on an intellectual level. It’s good that Chito and I are good tag-team partners.”

With all of these on her plate, one would think that Neri has difficulty spending her time wais-ly. She proved otherwise by giving us a peek into their everyday life:

#PamilyangMayLaban everyday

QUARANTINE LIFE. We have more time for our family now, especially Chito, na fully-booked lagi sa gigs bago mag-pandemic (who was busy with his band’s gigs before the pandemic). It wasn’t really a struggle for us to adjust, because we love staying home and spending time with Miggy.

COOL FOR SCHOOL. Miggy is always ready! Hahaha! Lagi siyang excited sa online classes niya. (He’s always excited for his online classes.) His laptop is instantly propped up on a wooden stand for better posture. We try our best to make online school fun, along with his teachers, kaya ngayon, nae-enjoy niya (that’s why he enjoys it now). It helps that we maintain his Laban ng Katawan to ensure that his body’s needs are met at such a crucial age.

BONDING OVER MEALS. We always eat every meal together, mula agahan hanggang hapunan (from breakfast to dinner), since Chito is now always home. Aside from the family’s emotional connection and well-being, it is also very important for Miggy to see that eating together is a tradition we should value as a Filipino family. Gustong-gusto din ni Miggy magluto! (Miggy loves cooking!) Using his manual vegetable chopper, he helps out with cooking, and with preparing the table. Syempre, ‘di kumpleto ang kainan (Of course, meals aren’t complete) without Neri’s Gourmet Tuyo and Ang Paboritong Suka ng Asawa Ko. And for Miggy, a glass of Bonakid Pre-School® 3+ is his staple.

HEALTHY MIGGY. We made sure early on that Miggy is exposed to all types of food and flavors. We also take our time to explain that eating healthy makes him strong. Minsan nga pinagtatanim ko siya ng (Sometimes I let him plant) veggies and fruits to make it more enjoyable and interesting for him to eat them. He even has his own shovel na.

NUTRITION WITH A “PLUS.” You have to make sure na nakakasulit ka (you get the most value for your money), especially for your family. Bonakid Pre-School® 3+ has all the PLUS health benefits for Miggy – with PLUS immunity, PLUS growth, and PLUS energy support nutrients.

PLAYTIME IS A MUST. Never kaming mabo-bore. (We’ll never get bored.) Everyday, we go walking around the village for some fresh air. We go to our nearby resthouse when Miggy feels like swimming. Nagbo-board games din kami, and favorite ngayon ni Miggy ang chess (We also play board games, and right now, Miggy is into chess)! What’s more, Chito is Miggy’s wrestling partner, and they always play rough. Tawag nga sa kanya, “buddy,” eh! (He even calls his dad “buddy!”) Boys will be boys, and Chito needs to be in tiptop shape to keep up with the limitless energy of a 4-year-old boy. We make sure that Miggy has enough exercise, which involves playing outdoors as much as possible.

BEDTIME ROUTINE. A quick shower, toothbrush, a short story or a book, then we pray. With Miggy’s endless energy, kami ni Chito ang dapat mag-recharge (it’s Chito and I who need to recharge)! Haha! After finishing his modules for school, all Miggy wants to do is play ’til bedtime, which – I’m sure – is a result of the PLUS immunity, PLUS growth, and PLUS energy support nutrients he gets from Bonakid Pre-School® 3+.

Neri’s #WaisList

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