You tell them, “In order to get through the stress and overexertion of the move in the best shape possible, I really need to rest and be in a quiet space over the next few days. It’s important for you to have your normal lives, too, and not have extra stress and disruption because I’m on a different schedule. After all, I’ve moved from a different time zone!”
Or words to that effect.
Thanks! It’s good to have guidelines that can be adjusted to fit the occasion!
Like I said, I’ll know by Monday, for sure.
I don’t want them to see me at my worst. I don’t want ME to see me at my worst! ;o]