The dreamer re-lives their experience of helping their daughter move from a large house to a small apartment. The house is cluttered with belongings spanning the daughter's life, creating a mess. The attic scene involves a friend joking and giving advice over mistaken sparkling water for tequila.

The dream reflects feelings of being overwhelmed or burdened with responsibility, as seen in the mess and lack of organization during the move. The presence of childhood toys and accumulated items may symbolize nostalgia or the emotional baggage attached to the past. The sparkling water mistaken for tequila might indicate confusion or concern about escapism or not being fully aware of emotional situations. The act of packing represents a transition or change, perhaps unsettling, which requires the dreamer to sift through memories and emotions.