I had a dream I was at my parents house helping my mom (she passed alittle over an year ago). we were cleaning the kitchen table & setting up her computer (which i have & take care of things for my dad who was not in the dream). As we are setting up the computer her 2 dogs are with us possibly my dog (who passed 4 years ago) as we are setting up the computer & the wired are a mess on the floor a bug that looks like a koi fish (white with orange & black spots similar scaley texture body & shape) comes crawling out of the ac/heat vent in the kitchen. It starts to crawl in the wires. I yell get the bug. She yells to the dogs leave it alone & then yells to get the bug
Dreaming of being at your parents' house, especially when your mother has passed away, often symbolizes a longing for comfort, guidance, and memories of nurturing and caring relationships. Your mother's presence in the dream likely represents your emotional connection to her, perhaps reflecting unresolved feelings or a desire to reconnect with her in some way.
Cleaning the kitchen table and setting up a computer indicates a desire to bring order, clarity, and perhaps resolution to some part of your life. The kitchen often symbolizes nourishment and familial warmth, so cleaning it might suggest an attempt to clear old emotions or conflicts related to family life. Setting up her computer can reflect the care and responsibilities you've taken on, particularly regarding your father’s affairs.
The presence of the dogs—both her dogs and possibly yours who have passed—might reflect loyalty, unconditional love, and companionship that you shared with them. They signify a protective influence and the joy they brought into your life, as well as your connection to past experiences and relationships.
The koi fish-like bug crawling out of the vent and into the wires can symbolize unexpected issues arising in your life, potentially something that seems out of place or difficult to comprehend. The vent might symbolize an entry point for unfamiliar ideas or problems, and the confusion with the wires could represent entanglement or confusion within a situation you are trying to control or set up—a reflection of how you’re managing current challenges.
Your mother’s directive "to leave it alone" and then "get the bug" suggests an internal conflict or mixed emotions—perhaps advice she gave during her life, or a reflection of your own inner dialogue. This captures the tension between ignoring a problem and the urgency or need to confront it.
Overall, this dream might be addressing your need to find balance between caring for others, preserving the memory and influence of your mother, and tackling new or unresolved issues in your life. It's a reminder of the continued bonds, responsibilities, and challenges you navigate in the wake of changes and losses.