Haven't done the "The World Of War Craft," yet, but that may come. Our GS is 6+ and he is into "Angry Bird", so he'll get some of that, then there are Lego "Action Figures", it's not your father's Legos.We are trying to keep up with the current 6+ age group, and so far we seem to be doing well, because he want's to visit. He also likes working with the ipod mini, that we bought for our daughter for christmas. We also play soft ball in the back yard, go to the local park in his "red wagon". We try to incorporate the new with the traditional.

I guess you'll need to find out why she is mad at you and apologize - even if it's not your fault, if you want to see your grandchildren. If she's not letting you see them, she thinks you did something wrong. You'll have to figure out what's necessary to make things right again and do whatever it takes. I can't imagine not seeing mine, it would break my heart. Good luck.

I would leave well enough alone. He has not been a responsible father. Who knows what his parents are like. I think I would concentrate on my husband and child and count my blessings that someone as irresponsible as your ex boyfriend is out of my life. What do you hope to accomplish with these people in your life? Do you want to visit them out of state? Do you want them visiting you? Are you prepared to get involved in grandparents' rights fights?

From the Indiana Code: IC 31-17-5-2 Best interest of the child; in chambers interview of the child Sec. 2. (a) The court may grant visitation rights if the court determines that visitation rights are in the best interests of the child. (b) In determining the best interests of the child under this section, the court may consider whether a grandparent has had or has attempted to have meaningful contact with the child. (c) The court may interview the child in chambers to assist the court in determining the child's perception of whether visitation by a grandparent is in the best interests of the child. (d) The court may permit counsel to be present at the interview. If counsel is present: (1) a record may be made of the interview; and (2) the interview may be made part of the record for purposes of appeal. As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.15-2004, SEC.3. IC 31-17-5-3 Petition Sec. 3. A proceeding for grandparent's visitation must be commenced by the filing of a petition entitled, "In Re the visitation of _________". The petition must: (1) be filed by a grandparent entitled to receive visitation rights under this chapter; (2) be verified; and (3) set forth the following: (A) The names and relationship of: (i) the petitioning grandparent or grandparents; (ii) each child with whom visitation is sought; and (iii) the custodial parent or guardian of each child. (B) The present address of each person named in clause (A). (C) The date of birth of each child with whom visitation is sought. (D) The status under section 1 of this chapter upon which the grandparent seeks visitation. (E) The relief sought. I'm in the very early stages of this process in NJ. Indiana has a portion of the code that is very wise: the child may be interviewed and asked if he/she wants to see the grandparents! New Jersey doesn't have that. You're fortunate in that your grandchildren are older and able to speak for themselves. Mine are only 3 and 5 and as my attorney advised me there's usually no history from a child wherein he/she might have expressed a meaningful desire to see the grandparents. In NJ, the court can order visitation even though the family is intact, which my daughter's is - it's just extremely dysfunctional, with abuse, big-time anger problems, gender identity issues, denial and depression all going on. The parents deal with problems with other family members not by addressing them but by telling the family member that they cannot see the grandchildren, i.e., if you don't do such-and-such because I demand it, you won't be able to see the children. Or, because you said such-and-such about my spouse you cannot see the grands. Lots of emotional abuse, brainwashing and isolating going on. My attorney has advised that we will proceed to focus on the dysfunctionality in pressing our case to be allowed visitation, i.e., the parents cannot make healthy reasoned decisions.