My cousin, who is an adult but was a child about age 5 in the dream, was getting baptized. I had purchased a special dress and shoes for her to wear. My deceased mom and grandmother were there being bossy, as they were in real life. My cousin decided to not get baptized, changed clothes into some sparkly outfit and acted as though she were a teenager.
Dreams can have multiple interpretations, as they are highly personal and can be influenced by individual experiences and emotions. However, based on the details you've provided, here is one possible interpretation:
This dream could symbolize a situation or relationship where you feel a sense of responsibility or concern for someone close to you, represented by your cousin. The act of getting baptized in the dream may represent a significant transformation or change that you believe is important for their well-being.
The dress and shoes you purchased for your cousin could represent your efforts to support and guide them in this transformation. However, their decision not to get baptized and instead change into a sparkly outfit and act as a teenager could symbolize a resistance or a desire to assert their own independence and identity.
The presence of your deceased mom and grandmother being bossy may suggest that you feel their influence or expectations in your own life. Their behavior in the dream might reflect either a desire to control the situation or a reflection of their dominant personalities when they were alive.
Overall, this dream could indicate that you have concerns about the choices and actions of someone close to you and feel responsible for their well-being. It may also reveal your struggle to balance guidance and support with respecting their autonomy and individuality.