The context of the following conversation is It was Sydney's mothers birthday, she gave her many gifts today.:
Sydney says I'm so broke!.
The friend responds What did you spend all your money on?.
Sydney responds It's my mom's birthday. I bought her so many presents..
The friend responds Wow tell her I said happy birthday! Why did you buy her so much if you couldn't afford it?.
Sydney responds She's done so much for me I just wanted her to know how special she is..
The friend responds I'm sure she knows that with or without gifts. But that was still really sweet of you..