You should try to prepare them for your decision instead of just 'springing' it 'on' them suddenly.
The rope stretches and 'springs' back into shape. [=returns to its original shape]
New housing developments are 'springing up' all over the state.
(..) #I think they know. And I'm ... I'm happy be with you two. And sorry about the issue of the stops. #I think I'm better than that. Is it okay? This I found in Dripping Springs Roddy and ... my friend gave me this. - And I bought it. - Did you buy it? - Did you find her in Dripping Springs? - Yep. (..)2014 Boyhood
(..) No doubt named for your father. Yes. Uh-huh. Well, Mr.Turner, I've changed me mind. If you spring me from this cell, I swear on pain of death I shall take you to the Black Pearl and your bonny lass. Do we have an accord? (..)2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
(..) Oh, it's me. Shh, Figaro. There's somebody in here. Shh! Be careful now, Figaro. He might spring out on us at any time. He's in here somewhere. Here l am! Oh... Pinocchio. How did you get down here? - l fell down. - Oh, you did. (..)1940 Pinocchio