I was at a party a family get together and my ex husband Steve was going around and sitting with everyone. I moved over to a window seat with an open seat next to me so he could maybe sit next to me. My Grandma Ryle who passed in 2010 said that it was time to go on this kind of hayride thing and we were gonna eat a dessert. She told me I should bathe, and this was gonna be the best day of her life. I came down the stairs and I had a 3-tier ash tray that was full of condensation from a drink and I spilled the water everywhere. I was wiping up the water with this apron that I had on. It was a shirt that was also an apron.
Dreams often reflect our subconscious thoughts, feelings, and experiences. In your dream, several key elements stand out that can be interpreted.
Family Gathering: Attending a family get-together suggests a desire for connection, belonging, or reconciliation with your past and your roots. Since your ex-husband is present, this could indicate unresolved feelings or memories connected to him or your relationship.
Ex-Husband: Seeing your ex-husband in the dream may signify lingering feelings or contemplation about your past relationship. Your action of moving to a seat next to him could represent your desire for closeness or a need to address unresolved issues between you.
Grandmother: The appearance of your grandmother is significant, especially since she has passed away. This can symbolize a protective or guiding influence in your life. Her mention of going on a hayride and eating dessert might represent joy, nostalgia, or a longing for simpler or more fulfilling times. It also indicates a push towards enjoyment and experiencing life fully.
Bathe: The recommendation to bathe suggests a need for cleansing or renewal—perhaps a way of processing emotions, letting go of the past, or preparing yourself for new experiences. It can also symbolize self-care or the need to refresh your perspective.
Three-Tier Ashtray: The ashtray filled with condensation might represent accumulated emotions or experiences, possibly related to the past (smoking often being associated with memories). Spilling the water could symbolize a loss of control or an inadvertent release of emotions, while wiping it up with the apron may indicate your desire to clean up or manage those emotional spills.
Apron: The apron signifies a mix between nurturing (often associated with caretaking) and practical responsibilities. It might suggest that you are balancing different roles in your life and the need to care for both others and yourself.
In summary, your dream seems to reflect a mix of nostalgia for familial ties and past relationships, a desire for emotional cleansing, and a need for self-renewal. It might be an invitation to reflect on your current relationships and emotional state while appreciating the guidance of loved ones, both living and passed.