Go Camping - even if only in my backyard

So I purchased a tent. A nice one sleeps up to 4. Not to over the top but nice all the same. So Monday night I put it up and when we got home we threw on some comfy clothes and climbed in my son the dog and myself. We where in there a while talking and telling ghost stories. Which I know none and that very much dissappointed my 8 yeard old boy. And the he ask to go back inside. Said it was way to hot for him to sleep. I said ok because it was miserably hot still at midnight. The high that day was like 95 and there was just no air at all. So hopefully this weekend the weather will be a little cooler so we can go and try it again. But at least I have the tent.

I want to take my son camping so bad. But honestly the task kinda scares me. I dont really have anyone to go with me. And it make me nervous being out there unprotected by locks alone with my son. So i am going to buy a tent and start by camping in my backyard. I think it will be great! He will love it. He has ask many times before if he could sleep outside or on the front porch. So I am planning this to happen. Now to find a tent thats not to$$$$.