When my daughter Jeannie was about five years old, she always
liked to try new things. One morning she attempted to pour
herself a glass of milk from a nearly full gallon jug. I was standing
nearby knowing that there was going to be a bit of a mess, but
wanted her to try anyway.

Well, sure enough, milk splashed out and over the table. Wanting
to be patient and encouraging, I said, "That's OK, honey. The
important thing is that no milk got on the carpet!"

Her answer, as she peered over the edge of her glass was,
"No, the IMPORTANT thing is I got some in the glass."

Sometimes we miss the REALLY important things, and a child's
perspective can bring us back to reality.