another way in which Nick is atypical

So, my child loves going to the dentist. He basically gets this attitude from me, because my parents took me to the dentist twice a year throughout all my childhood, and this habit continued into adulthood. I've never been afraid of the dentist, as so many people are, and I've really never had a bad experience there. This might be tied to the fact that I've never had a cavity, and therefore never had to endure scary drilling. Even so, though, I tend to be very practical about such matters, and I'm not bothered by them. So, anyway, my son thinks the dentist is the cat's pajamas. What may surprise you, though, is the DEGREE to which he enjoys the dentist. Here's what he said to me yesterday, when I told him that he would be going to the dentist after school: (screaming with glee) "Mom!!! This is the best day of my LIFE!!!" :)