D.H.
Got a crock pot? You can make almost anything in them......and if you start them before you leave for work, depending on what it is, it will be ready for him.......make sure you get a normal crock pot......I have two.....both are different in looks and cooking...........one cooks MUCH hotter than the other one......so you might want to make something on a weekend to start and see how fast or hot it gets...........my other I can cook in it for over 12 hours and it's awesome......
Go buy you a good crock pot book and learn all the great and wonderful things you can cook in there, you will be surprised!!!!
Good Luck.....