It's also almost fattening up season! Exercise is going to be reduced and calories increased! She lost a bit of weight from the awful heat this summer but it wasn't too much and won't be hard to gain again.
She does get so many fairy braids. I always apologize to the fae when brushing out everything and I leave little treats out for them as a peace offering. I'd rather not risk being on their bad side and it brings a lil whimsy to my life. I'm not a firm believer in that sort of thing, but it's fun to practice little traditions and rituals that are harmless.