When DS was very young & DH did night shift he would cook a meal that arvo & I would eat at 5ish whilst he was still there to hold bubs. Then I'd be in bed by 7pm after DS as I was nackered.
Now I prepare what I can whilst DS is having long arvo nap, often try to do something that can be put together & then put in oven or slow cooker. Then its always ready when DH gets in the door. If he's on nights we cook meal during the day so he gets a cooked meal & I just reheat mine when DS is in bed. Though he's in bed by 7pm or 7.30 each night which I love. Lots of me time or Me & DH time & we get to eat together in peace.