I'm hoping I can get one soon so I can start getting him used to it on day hikes.
How does this sound, since my wife isn't in the best shape I was thinking when we take my son I will carry all the heavy items ie my son, tent, food, stove, cooking pot etc. This way she can carry the bigger lighter items like sleeping bags, jackets, kids change of cloths and diapers, to help keep her pack weight down. I want to make sure she enjoys it as well.
Seem kind of backwards though from all the family pictures Ive seen with the wife carrying the kid. I still have time to figure it all out till summer, not to mention find a tent for us to fit in.

Thanks again for your replies.