Measure oatmeal and blend in a blender of food processor until it's a fine powder.
Add oatmeal to a large bowl along with the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
Whisk lightly to blend the ingredients and set aside.
In the bowl of a mixer blend the butter until smooth.
Add the sugars and blend until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs and vanilla until blended.
Next add the oatmeal/flour mixture one cup at a time. Blending in between in short periods so that you don't over mix the cookies.
Once done with the flour add both of the chocolate chips and m&ms and mix until incorporated by hand or by mixer.
Roll the cookies into 1-2 inch balls and set on a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes.