usually we a yo yo nights during the week. Bigger meals saved for the weekend. My kids still love the kraft box pasta dinner with hotdogs.
I honestly dont see how folks with young children can cook a 100% h made dinner in time for them to eat and get to bed on time? We try our best but at best we might be 50% veggies and or home made. Veggies and stuff are often canned beans or asparagus etc. When our son is a bit older and will allow my wife to cook while she takes care of him in the day this reality might happen more often. But even as a stay at home mom, chasing a 15 month old allows no time to make dinner till daddy gets home to help.