One of my friends gave me a heads up that I had a package on the way this week. I’ve been impatiently awaiting its arrival, wondering what it might be. Since this friend is as crazy as I am, I knew the possibilities were endless. I feared that it might be something as insane as lost baby teeth or the skin her creepy snake recently shed, but I was pleasantly surprised.

This friend, Siobhan and I “met” each other in a small Moms of Multiples group that I happened to stumble upon when pregnant with the boys. This group got me through lots of tough times. I have formed close relationships with a few of the women in the group, and will forever be thankful for that. Siobhan and I are completely different in so many ways, but we became friends because of our twins. We further developed our friendship over a love of reading (and a love for the show, FRIENDS). For the past few years, we have read books together, gushing over the amazing writing of some of our favorite authors. We have read sappy books together, and read stuff so gory and frightening that we’ve been afraid to open the book again and have needed to talk it out in our own Facebooks therapy sessions.

Recently, Siobhan had the opportunity to meet one of our favorite authors, Colleen Hoover. She was doing a meet and greet in Texas and Siobhan went. Of course, I was jealous, but was so happy for her that she got to meet someone we held in such high regard. We spoke later that night and she told me how awesome it was, and how incredible Colleen was in person. When I got my package in the mail today, I teared up big time. Not only was there a very sweet note from my friend, but there was a signed copy of one of Colleen Hoover’s books, written out to me! I was floored. It’s so special for a book-nerd like me to possess an autographed copy of a book, but it’s even more special to know that my friend took the time to do this for me.

Thank you, Siobhan. You made me smile so big today, and have given me lots of love and encouragement throughout the years. I’m so thankful for our friendship. Love you!