diff --git a/Kitty_Paw_Keypad/code.py b/Kitty_Paw_Keypad/code.py
index 6076551f7..0447b50bf 100644
--- a/Kitty_Paw_Keypad/code.py
+++ b/Kitty_Paw_Keypad/code.py
@@ -101,9 +101,12 @@ key3_pressed = False
 #  array for button states
 key_states = [key0_pressed, key1_pressed, key2_pressed, key3_pressed]
 
+last_p = p
 while True:
     #  default tile grid position
-    parrot0_grid[a] = p
+    if last_p != p:
+        parrot0_grid[a] = p
+        last_p = p
 
     #  iterate through 4 buttons
     for i in range(4):