I dreamt that it was late at night, and the grocery store was already closed. I was in a parking lot with my minivan. I was moving things around in the back, and a young man was looking at my car. I allowed the young man to look around. When I turned around, I saw my mother in law waiting to come in, and she had two bags to put in the car. I told her that she can put the bag at my feet and come in. She put the bags in and went inside. I was still moving things around in the back. The young man went inside and turned on the car and was sitting in my chair. I paid no mind, and continued to move things around. But then, the car started moving. I got nervous and said "Who is driving?" My mother in law told me that it was my nephew. Suddenly, I felt a wave of calm, surprise, and reassurance. I was very surprised at how much my nephew had grown, and was happy. Then I woke up.
This dream may symbolize various aspects of your life and relationships. The closed grocery store and late night setting could represent a feeling of missed opportunities or missed chances in your waking life. It could also suggest a sense of restriction or limitation in some area.
The minivan and the act of moving things around in the back may signify your desire or need for organization and stability in your life. It could also indicate that you are in a stage of transition or seeking to make changes.
The young man looking at your car and you allowing him to do so might represent your openness to new ideas, perspectives, or people entering your life. It could also reflect a willingness to share or display your own vulnerabilities and personal belongings.
The presence of your mother-in-law and her bringing bags to put in the car may symbolize a need for support and guidance from family or close relationships. Allowing her to put the bags at your feet and come inside could suggest that you are open to assistance and guidance but still want to maintain your own autonomy.
The young man turning on the car and sitting in your chair might represent an aspect of yourself or someone else taking control or making decisions without your consent. This could evoke a feeling of unease or loss of control.
However, the revelation that it is your nephew driving the car brings about a sense of calm, surprise, and reassurance. This could indicate that you have faith in the abilities and growth of your family, specifically your nephew. It suggests that you are finding comfort and confidence in the development and maturity of those close to you.
Overall, this dream may be urging you to embrace change, trust in the growth of yourself and your loved ones, and find a balance between independence and accepting support from others.