If they tell you that getting the paperwork done for the car registration will take a week, expect it to take a month. If they say they will have the kitchen renovation finished in 2 weeks, expect to wait three months.
Welcome to life with The Weasel. I always multiply everything he tells me by about 4. Even then, I'm wrong lots.
Lol - too funny! Yes, most stuff here takes way long than one thinks it should. ;)