We wanted to get J a little something for 8th grade âgraduation.â Normally, I donât like the big fuss made over finishing 8th grade. However, J is an unassuming boy. He seldom asks for anything, even for his birthday. During a recent trip to the electronics store, I caught him eyeing an electronic Spanish translator. It would be convenient for his Spanish homework. His birthday is 5 months away, so finishing middle school seemed like a good excuse to give him a treat. With my crazy sc