I agree this can be frustrating, but there is so much you can do while you wait. As an example, you can have fun trying to dress your villagers in certain styles like white for elders green for farmers etc. You might also try incorporating some of the great mods(modifications) like the totem mod created by Gamemastr1 etc. These are available in the VV2 forum towards the bottom of the Forum List page. Finally, remember that even a healthy tribe can wither and die if you don't keep them healthy by checking on them from time to time.
BTW, I see you just registered today. Would you be kind enough to go to the introductions forum and post an intro for us? This way we can all greet you properly to our little corner of the world.